![]() ![]() The following month, the first “test tube” baby was born in the United Kingdom. In June, Charon, a satellite of the dwarf planet, Pluto, was discovered. There were some major scientific advances made this year as well.Police caught the thieves in May and the body of Charlie Chaplin was returned to the original resting place, although the grave was obviously reinforced for security purposes. The body was held for ransom, extorting Chaplin’s widow, Oona Chaplin. In a curious development, the remains of Charlie Chaplin were stolen from Chaplin’s resting place in Coster-sur-Vevey, Switzerland in March of 1978.1978 was also the year that another important film, Superman, starring Christopher Reeve as the Man of Steel, made its debut in theatres. This was also the year that Grease, starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, was released in theatres. ![]() Hosted by Bob Hope, Annie Hall won Best Picture, with Star Wars winning Best Original Score and winning many other technical awards. In April of this year, the 50th Academy Awards were held in Los Angeles, California.Near the end of the “Disco Decade,” 1978 gave the world many important cultural developments. ![]()
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